UM
University of Miami
1320 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of University of Miami (UM)
About this school
The University of Miami, founded in 1925, is a private, comprehensive university. Its 260-acre main campus is located in Coral Gables, four miles south of downtown Miami.
- www.miami.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
6,171
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:10,832
- Men:5,169 Men (47.7%)
- Women:5,663 Women (52.3%)
Location
Admission Information (UM)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Miami is very difficult: more than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 4 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | 2 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | January 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Required for some | January 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for placement ACT: Used for placement |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | PO Box 248025 |
City, State, Zip | Coral Gables, FL 33124 |
Phone | (305) 284-4323 |
Fax | (305) 284-2507 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
Application Fee | $70 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1, January 1 |
Early Decision Notification | January 1, March 1 |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 1 |
Early Action Notification | February 1 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | College transcript(s) and statement of good standing from prior institution(s), auditions for selected academic programs recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 36% of 30,634 applicants were admitted |
Women | 35% of 16,463 applicants were admitted |
Men | 37% of 14,171 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 2,837 (26%) of 10,936 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 1,507 (26%) of 5,715 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,330 (25%) of 5,221 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.50 |
375 And Above | 35% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 26% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 21% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 12% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 5% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 1% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 666 average |610-720 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 38% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 44% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 17% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 24% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 57% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 17% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 30 average |28-32 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 56% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 38% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 5% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (UM)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $48,484 (73.16%)
- Room & Board: - $13,666 (20.62%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,000 (1.51%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,124 (4.71%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Miami accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline January 1 | Final deadline April 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning January 20 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001536 | Free |
State Aid Form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,279 (62.6%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 914 (71.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 901 (98.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 670 (74.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 96% |
Average Award | $46,432 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 709 (78.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $32,486 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 602 (66.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,241 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 466 (51.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 621 (30.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,482 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 5,292 (52.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 4,252 (80.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 4,195 (98.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 3,495 (83.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 86% |
Average Award | $45,111 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,410 (81.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $29,853 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,999 (71.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,143 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,829 (43.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 2,908 (28.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $18,825 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 35% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $25,000 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 6.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership, Religious Involvement |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, First-Generation College Students, International Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $3,086 |
Academics & Instruction (UM)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,115
Part-Time Faculty
499
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
61%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 16% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 38% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 17% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 13% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 9% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 5% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 2% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 29% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 35% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 25% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 3,918,158 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 400 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Miami provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
91.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
72.4%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
82.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
84.0%
Programs & Majors (UM)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (185)
- Accounting
- Acting
- Advertising
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Architectural Engineering
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Community Psychology
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminology
- Dance, General
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Developmental and Child Psychology
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Ecology
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic and Other Physical Health Impairments
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Other
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Exercise Physiology
- Family and Community Services
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geochemistry
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- International and Comparative Education
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Keyboard Instruments
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Legal Studies, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Science
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematical Statistics and Probability
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mathematics, Other
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Anthropology
- Meteorology
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Neurobiology and Anatomy
- Neuroscience
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Organizational Communication, General
- Painting
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Photojournalism
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Printmaking
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Sculpture
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
- Toxicology
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Voice and Opera
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences, Social sciences
Online Degrees
Engineering, nursing, Law
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor
Master's Programs of Study (84)
- Acute Care/Critical Care Nursing
- Adult Nursing
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Architecture
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Broadcast Journalism
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication--General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education
- Developmental Psychology
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Evolutionary Biology
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Film, Television, and Video Theory and Criticism
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geophysics
- Graphic Design
- Higher Education
- History
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Inorganic Chemistry
- International Affairs
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Journalism
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Liberal Studies
- Management of Technology
- Marine Affairs
- Marine Biology
- Marine Geology
- Marine Sciences
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mathematical and Computational Finance
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Music
- Music Education
- Neuroscience
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nurse Midwifery
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Oceanography
- Organic Chemistry
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Chemistry
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Health--General
- Real Estate
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Taxation
- Therapies--Dance, Drama, and Music
- Urban Design
- Writing
Campus Life (UM)
Location & Geography
Population
49,631
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Miami
Campus Size
239 acres
Weather
Temperature | 59.2 average low in January, 87.8 average high in September |
Rain | 131 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Coral Gables |
Nearest Train Station | 12 mile(s) from campus in Miami |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
39% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
61%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Ibis --Sebastian |
School Colors | Orange and green |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, softball, weight lifting |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Miami offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, hurricane productions, federation of club sports, association of greek letter organizations, panhellenic council, scuba club
Sororities
18% of women participate
Fraternities
21% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
10,216
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
10,832
Women
5,663
Men
5,169
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 6.3% Asian
- 9.6% Black/African-American
- 26.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 49.2% White
- 4.3% Unknown
International Students
14.3% from 102 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
6,171
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